This is the first of a biweekly roundup of news from one of the most innovative sectors of the Chinese economy: financial technology, or fintech. China is where some of the most exciting advances in…
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Fearing vulnerability to China, Europe has a new worry: Electric buses
China Suspends Export Controls on More Critical Minerals
Thousands of Chinese lured abroad and forced to be scammers – now Beijing is cracking down
In China, the Dream of Outrunning Time
China to Resume Nexperia Chip Exports, Dutch PM Schoof Says
Flower Stalls and Urban Vibes in Shenzhen’s Shopping Street
Why Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for China
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Chinese internet brands to match Western tech
It’s not a joke that, China is about to have the world’s only internet brands that will match the Western countries in ambition, innovation and reach. Chinese brands like Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent ar… (…
How Will China’s New Online Video Censorship Affect Luxury Brands?
It’s difficult enough for foreign brands to produce successful marketing campaigns in China – there’s a long list of brands that have stumbled and/or caused offense in the country. Now, with the Chine… ( read…
China Mobile HK Wins Bid for 900MHz & 1800MHz Band for LTE Network Expansion
China Mobile Hong Kong Company announces that the Company has successfully bid for the 900MHz and 1800MHz bands at HK$1.48 billion on 18 December 2018, of which the 900MHz spectrum acquisition is unpr… ( read…
Bathroom brands feeling flush
American Standard, a global bathroom and kitchen products brand, has been increasing its intelligent product proportion in China over the years, ever since their first smart bathroom product was launc… ( read original story …)
China start-ups hopeful as authorities ready Nasdaq-style tech board
China’s ambitions for a Nasdaq-style board for start-ups have galvanised the country’s tech companies who are hopeful they can sidestep complex initial public offering (IPO) hurdles and access easier … ( read original story …)
Chinese Tobacco Company Plans to go IPO in Hong Kong
China National Tobacco Corp., a state monopoly that is reportedly the world’s biggest cigarette manufacturer, plans to list itself on the Hong Kong stock exchange, despite pressure on the local govern… ( read original story…
China’s securities firms suffer a miserable 2018 amid slumping stock market, but analysts expect a better year ahead
Shanghai’s stock index ends 2018 as the world’s biggest loser as trade war, slowing Chinese economy weigh on confidence The firms’ investment banking business also took a hit, because of regulators’ h… ( read original…
More Details Emerge About Possible Executive Succession, IPO, and Layoffs at Bitmain, World’s Largest Cryptomining Firm
A new CEO is already in place at Bitmain, the world’s largest manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining equipment and operator of crypto mines, a source to Hong Kong news outlet The South China Morning .. ……
Chinese developer to launch IPO
Chinese property developer Helenbergh China plans to kick off the pre-marketing of its Hong Kong initial public offering of US$500 million (HK$3.9 billion) to US$700 million as early as next month.Hel… ( read original story…
Wilmar is RHB’s top plantation pick on China IPO despite dull downstream action ahead
SINGAPORE (Jan 10): RHB Research is keeping Wilmar International as its “top pick” for exposure to the plantation sector despite an unexciting year ahead for CPO prices. “We believe Wilmar will outper… ( read original…
Powerbridge Technologies Files For U.S. IPO
Powerbridge Technologies intends to raise $15 million in a U.S. IPO. The firm provides trade software solutions to government and enterprises in China. With its government business dropping … ( read original story …)
Bitcoin Mining Giant Canaan Looking into a U.S. IPO
China’s second-biggest manufacturer of Bitcoin mining hardware … Canaan’s plans for a Hong Kong IPO are thought to have been abandoned due to the incredibly slow market, as most large investors star… ( read original…
